Mamquam Weekend: Gr 2
2023-06-17 - 2023-06-18 | Squamish
Two river trips on one weekend. Plan to stay over. Camping is arranged for Fri & Sat nights. We’re curating two sections of river and many mentors to provide the best possible experience for Intro to Moving Water graduates who may want to go on to paddle at Rivers Week. You’ll need a boat outfitted for whitewater, and the skills you acquired the at IMW.
Not a beginner or a mentor? Email anyway. You’ll likely form a group on the same river on Sunday.

Nicomen Slough: Lake Water
2023-06-17 | Mission
A family friendly paddle along the pastoral lands east of Mission. (Now moved from Sunday to Saturday so as not to conflict with Fathers Day)
Contact: Bob P ubiquitousb7@gmail.com

2023 Rivers Week
2023-06-24 - 2023-07-02
The event of the year! A Week of Rivers, at the best time of year, and hopefully at their best levels.
This year, we’re looking at the Similkameen, the Shuswap, and the Thompson!
But river levels can be fickle! So watch our Rivers Week page at https://bp.beavercanoeclub.org/for-members/rivers-week/ and stay in touch to make sure you have the latest on where we are, and where we’re going!
Contact: Dan B burnettsonskana@gmail.com

Lower Fraser Marshlands: Lakewater & Gr 1-
2023-07-01 | Ladner
This trip starts at Deas Island Regional Park and will end at Wellington Point Park, total distance between 13 to 15 km, if all goes as planned. After we cross safely to Gunn Island, we’ll paddle through marshlands down a narrow channel. This is a lake-level trip with strong lake water paddling skills needed to cross the river to the islands. There may be some wind and currents along the way.

Contact Rebecca H rebecca.helps@gmail.com

Hatzic Lake: Lakewater
2023-07-09 | Mission
This family friendly paddle features a ring shaped shallow lake with two navigable tributaries, a passable tunnel to the outlet, and many channels in between, lined with parks and lovely summer homes. Come with Bob as he explores the Venice of the Fraser Valley!
Contact: Bob P ubiquitousb7@gmail.com

BCC Picnic At Cates Park: Oceanside
2023-07-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Cates Park, North Vancouver, 49°18'14.6"N 122°57'26.7"W, Canada
BCC’s Annual Picnic at Cates Park, North Vancouver. Come early to get parking. Bring your own brunch. Paddle a little. Toss a throw bag. Join the fun! – and let Jill know you’re coming!
Contact: Jill L jillpesl@gmail.com

Serpentine & Nicomekl Rivers: Lakewater, Ocean
2023-07-16 | South Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
A family friendly paddle on an almost circular route from Serpentine marsh to mud bay, Crescent Beach, Elgin Park, and Nicmekl Dam. A place to see birds and a rookery of seals – if they don’t see you first!
Contact: Simon W simonpwatkins@gmail.com

Cheakamus River: Gr 2 & 3
2023-07-23 | Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
A wavey, bouncy tumble with some surfing waves and some real excitement now and then. If this river gets to be too high, we’ll look at Mamquam or another venue. Whitewater skills and full outfitting required.
Contact: Trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Lower Fraser River: Gr 1- & Lakewater
2023-07-30 | Steveston
We’ll start in Steveston and paddle from there on this mid-summer family friendly paddle.
Contact: trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Granite Falls Overnight Canoe Trip: Ocean
2023-08-05 - 2023-08-07 | Deep Cove, North Vancouver, Canada
This Aug Long Weekend family friendly trip was so nice last year, we’re doing it again. We’ll start at or near Deep Cove and paddle a few hour to the North, and camp for two nights at either Bishop Creek or Granite falls. There will be some stunning views, an estuary to explore, maybe some pictographs, and if we’re lucky, birthing seals.
Contact: trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Lighthouse Park: Ocean
2023-08-13 | West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
A family friendly ocean paddle along the shores of West Vancouver
Contact: trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Hayward Lake: Lakewater
2023-08-20 | Mission
A leisurely paddle around a mountainous lake near Mission
Contact: Bob P ubiquitousb7@gmail.com

Chilliwack River: Gr 2
2023-08-27 | Chilliwack
Water levels willing, we’ll paddle the gr 2 lower section.
Contact: trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Adams River: Gr 2 & 3
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-05 | Sorrento BC
An extended long weekend in Sorrento to paddle the legendary Adams Canyon.
Contact: Phil R frankierb@telus.net

Harrison River: Lakewater & Gr 1-
2023-09-10 | Harrison Hotsprings, British Columbia, Canada
A family friendly early autumn float through the mountains of upper Fraser Valley from the Harrison townsite to Kilby Provincial Park.
Contact: Rebecca H Rebecca.helps@gmail.com

BCC General Meeting and Social: In Person in North Vancouver
2023-09-13 18:30 - 21:00 | North Vancouver
For this meeting, Jill has reserved the Queens Cross Pub, 2989 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, Meet time is earlier than usual, at 6:30 pm. See you there!

Widgeon Creek: Lakewater
2023-09-15 | Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Sun Oct 15

Widgeon Creek: Lake Water

A family friendly paddle across the tidal Pitt River, through the marshy bird sanctuary and up the gentle Widgeon Creek for lunch, and optional hike to waterfalls.
Contact: Leigh B cat8canoe@gmail.com

Chilliwack River: Gr 3
2023-09-17 | Chilliwack
Sun Sep 17 Chilliwack River: Gr 3 A full-on descent of the Upper Chilliwack River from Slesse Creek to the takeout above Tamahi Rapid. Solid whitewater skills and full outfitting required.
Contact Alain P alain.p.prince@gmail.com

Lower Alouette River: Lakewater
2023-09-17 | Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Sun Sep 17

Lower Alouette River: Lake Water

A family friendly paddle through the sloughs of the scenic Pitt Polder.
Contact: Katie S ksather@shaw.ca

BC Rivers Day Cleanup
2023-09-24 | TBD
Sun Sep 24

BC Rivers Day River Cleanup TBD

On BC Rivers day, we clean up a river. Last few years, it was the Coquitlam. Where this year?
Venue and organizer wanted!

Sumas River: Lakewater
2023-10-01 | Abbotsford
Sun Oct 1

Sumas River: Lake Water

A gentle, family friendly paddle, winding through the Sumas Prairie just east of Abbotsford
Contact: Jim S jslade01@shaw.ca

2023-10-07 - 2023-10-09 | Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Sat Oct 7 to Mon Oct 9

Thanksgiving Campout: TBD

Last couple of times, we paddled the North Thompson River from Little Fort to Kamloops. Where will our adventure be this year?
Trip Leader Needed!
Email trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Thanksgiving Campout: TBD
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-09 | Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Widgeon Creek: Lake Water
2023-10-15 | Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada

Harrison River Eagle Paddle
2023-11-12
email westell@shaw.ca

Photo Contest for Xmas Party - deadline Nov 30
2023-11-23 00:00 - 2023-11-30 23:59
Get your photos in! They must be from 2023. Submit with your name and the category by email to vp@beavercanoeclub.org by November 30.

Categories:
-Scenic
-Humour
-Action
-People

Voting and winner awards will occur at the Dec 2 year end party.

False Creek Evening Solstice Paddle
2023-12-21 17:00 - 22:00 | Vancouver
A few of us have hatched a plan to emulate a Dogwood tradition, celebrating Winter Solstice by decorating our canoes in colourful lights, padding around False Creek , and stopping in at Granville Island to peek in on the ongoing free musical performances before heading back.
Contact: Dave W westell@shaw.ca

BCC Annual General Meeting (by Zoom)
2024-01-10 20:00 - 22:00

Squamish River gr 1 & 2
2024-01-14 | Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
This is a popular January trip that falls outside of our regular paddling season. On this all day adventure, snow on the ground is the norm, and you’re likely to see some straggling eagles and maybe a heard of elk. But you’ll also need to prepare for the unexpected: dress for the cold and be ready just in case you get wet, as capsizes are not just possible, but have actually happened! Fond memories and bragging rights are assured.
If you think you want to go on this trip or want to know more, email me Dave W at westell@shaw.ca

BCC Long Trips Meeting
2024-01-24 19:00 | by Zoom
This is an opportunity for Beaver members to begin planning their own extended canoe trips for the coming year. Each attendee will have a chance to express his or her interest in going on a trip, or to propose a trip of their own. All will have a chance to hear what others are planning, with opportunities for questions and answers, and are encouraged to take notes.
As a follow up to the _Long Trips Meeting_, a list of attendees and their contact information will be circulated. The rest is up to you.
If you would like to attend, contact the Trips Director at
trips@beavercanoeclub.org
and I will send you a zoom link during the week leading up to the meeting.
